The UFC on FX 8 event on Saturday night has come and passed with some questions being answered while other questions were formed. Let's put on our Joe Silva matchmaker hat and see what's next for some of the fighters. Read More »
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God is picking Vitor Belfort to win at UFC on FX 8
Now there's no need to get into a Theological debate. Can't we just enjoy the fact a 36-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champion believes God is on his side in this fight? Why the Big Man forsook him in the Jon Jones and Anderson Silva fights we don't know. Nor do we need to know.... mysterious ways and all that. Read More »
FUEL TV UFC TONIGHT Show Quotes – 5/14/13
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, Kenny Florian and Chael Sonnen preview the upcoming UFC ON FX 8: BELFORT VS. ROCKHOLD. Plus, UFC legend Wanderlei Silva offers a response to Sonnen’s recent fight request. Plus, an exclusive interview with UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer. All that and a whole lot more on UFC TONIGHT. Read More »
Anderson Silva: ‘I’m the black Dana White’
"UFC From All Angles: Anderson Silva" premieres Tuesday night, May 14 at 9:30 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. In the half-hour show host Karyn Bryant sits down with long-reigning UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva as he discusses his career, legacy, his relationship with UFC president Dana White and much more. Read More »
Chris Weidman reveals gameplan for Anderson Silva — and it involves punches to the face
At only 28-years-old undefeated New York native Chris Weidman (9-0) will get his shot at immortality on July 6 when he steps into the Octagon with MMA's reigning pound-for-pound king Anderson "The Spider" Silva (33-4) in the UFC 162 main event in Las Vegas. Read More »
MMA Tonight: Chris Weidman interview, Jon Jones’ future, Anderson Silva, more
The MMA Tonight crew returned to the 102.5 FM (Nashville) radio airwaves Wednesday night with guest, top UFC middleweight contender Chris Weidman, who will be battling longtime reigning champion Anderson Silva at UFC 162 in July. Read More »
Report: Anderson Silva fined $50K for media event no-show
Anderson Silva was fined $50,000 for a media event no-show in Los Angeles. The event was set to help promote Silva's upcoming title defense on July 6 at UFC 162 against up and comer Chris Weidman. Read More »
Does having a beard make you a better MMA fighter?
We take a look at whether or not having a beard helps to make you a better MMA fighter. Some of you may be reading this thinking “no way, having a beard has absolutely no bearing on your ability as a fighter” and some of you may be thinking “Hmm, I wonder if having a beard does help in any way?”. Read More »
Full ‘UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman’ card announced; tickets on sale May 10
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is taking over Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (33-4) returns to the Octagon in the UFC 162 main event on Saturday, July 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to face undefeated No. 1 contender Chris Weidman (9-0). Read More »
Chael Sonnen spurns retirement talk, sets sights on Wanderlei Silva at light heavyweight
UFC light heavyweight Chael Sonnen has no plans to retire after his UFC 159 dismantling at the hands of Jon Jones according to his appearance on FUEL TV's "UFC Tonight". Sonnen mentioned that he has plans to stay to light heavyweight simply because he has fought pretty much everyone in that division, including his two fights in which he lost to the champion Anderson Silva. However, he did state that he has some unfinished business with the one and only Wanderlei Silva Read More »
FUEL TV UFC TONIGHT Show Quotes – 4/30/13
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, Chael Sonnen returns after UFC 159 and talks about his fight, retirement and his next opponent. Plus, we’ve got news about Jon Jones’ injury, Roy Nelson next fight and much more. Read More »
Chael Sonnen post UFC 159: Jon Jones is better than Anderson Silva
Chael Sonnen spoke about the greatness of Jon Jones and if he was better than UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Read More »
UFC 159 post-fight show on Fuel TV quotes – 4/27/13
STANN: “JONES CHAEL SONNEN’ED CHAEL SONNEN.” Evans and Stann Break Down UFC 159 Fights, Plus Jones, Bisping and Nelson Interviews LOS ANGELES, CA – The following quotes are from tonight’s UFC 159 POSTFIGHT SHOW ON FUEL TV. The show was hosted by Jay Glazer, with former UFC ... Read More »
Gegard Mousasi interested in moving down to middleweight division
First of all, let me state that I've been saying this for the past two years. There's absolutely no reason why Mousasi should be fighting as a light heavyweight because he's simply too small for the division. It was refreshing to hear FUEL TV analyst Ariel Helwani say that Mousasi and his camp were entertaining the thought of moving back down to the middleweight division on "UFC Tonight Read More »
FUEL TV UFC TONIGHT Show Quotes – 4/23/13
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, guest host Daniel Cormier and Kenny Florian break down the UFC 159 card. Plus, we’ve got an exclusive Georges St-Pierre interview and much more. Read More »
Fuel TV Tune-In Alert: GSP Interview, UFC 159 Breakdown, Gunnar Nelson profile and more
On Tuesday's episode of UFC TONIGHT on FUEL TV at 10 p.m. ET, UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier joins host Kenny Florian to break down Saturday's UFC 159 card. Cormier also opens up on whether or not he's made up his mind on moving down to light heavyweight or continuing his quest in the UFC's heavyweight division. Read More »
Top five questions going into UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen
We take a look at the top five questions going into the UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen event that's set for April 27th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Read More »
TUF 17 Finale LIVE results and play-by-play
Middleweights Uriah Hall and Kelvin Gastelum will square off this evening for the title of "Ultimate Fighter" and a six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The two Team Sonnen finalists of The Ultimate Fighter season 17 had impressive showings on the UFC reality show on FX and tonight will get the chance to prove they belong in the big leagues. Read More »
Edson Barboza vs. John Makdessi added to UFC 162
UFC officials have announced a lightweight bout for the upcoming UFC 162 event. Edson Barboza will take on John Makdessi in a fight that has the potential to be fireworks on the feet as both fighters like to strike. Read More »
UFC 162 and UFC on FOX 8 fight cards get new additions
UFC officials have announced that the UFC 162 card will feature a heavyweight clash between Shane del Rosario and Dave Herman, plus two more fights have been added to the UFC on FOX 8 card that's set for Seattle. Read More »
The Ultimate Fighter 17 episode 12 recap: The semifinals
We are down to the semifinals for The Ultimate Fighter 17. This is the last official episode of the season with the TUF 17 Finale taking place this Saturday in Las Vegas. Read More »
Tito Ortiz thinks his final UFC fight was fixed
Former UFC light heavyweight champ and UFC Hall of Fame member Tito Ortiz has retired from active competition and is now managing fighters such as Invicta FC featherweight Cris Cyborg. Read More »